Kai & Kōrero: The Journey of VOYCE
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Social Service Providers Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa is a membership-based organisation open to all community-based social service providers. Their work focuses on strengthening the social sector and supporting their members and the people they work with.
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In this Kai & Kōrero session, Tracie Shipton (CE) and Cameron McKay (National Care-Experienced Youth Participation Advisor) will share their presentation from the recent VOYCE conference, Kōkiri: The Future Speaks. They will reflect on the courageous journey that led to the establishment of Aotearoa’s independent advocacy organisation for tamariki and rangatahi with care experience.
Tracing the movement from grassroots youth activism to nationwide collaboration, Tracie and Cameron will share how young people’s lived experience, sector advocacy, philanthropic partnership and community leadership came together to create a powerful and enduring change. This session highlights the pivotal moments, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped VOYCE’s formation, as well as the kaupapa that continues to guide the organisation today.
The session will end with audience Q & A.
Please directa all queries to the organiser.
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